PolaCon – yes, I must admit I had no clue what this was. I still had no clue after I looked it up. After sitting
through a panel, I learned a little more.
Just like autograph collecting is a niche that few partake, the Instant
Film Society is a niche too. PolaCon is short for Polaroid and the convention centers
around Instant cameras and film.
Jason Lee is into this niche. He attended this convention. He has a book of his photos.
We drove to Denton, TX to find Jason Lee. I rarely venture into
this neck of the woods. We spent some time
hanging out in used books and record shops and had a late lunch. Then we headed
over to the building where the panel was scheduled. Just as we were walking up,
we spotted Jason Lee walking to his car with a friend. I will admit he seemed
cautious as we approached. Not unfriendly but befuddled that fans would have
found him ‘here’, at PolaCon.
Once he determined we weren’t crazy stalkers, just the autograph
type of stalkers, he warmed. He signed and chatted. He posed for a few
photos.
Even though we got what we wanted, we stayed for the panel. Like
I said, it’s not for everyone. However, I have spent a lot of time talking to
people about this hobby so they did make an impression on me.
AH
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